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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Chris Cuss made the kick off and thus started the match. Seth Lopes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Loyd Garnett's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. In the 7thth minute of the game Loyd Garnett who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but USA's Seth Lopes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When England's Loyd Garnett in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. Seth Lopes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Loyd Garnett, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. George Haseldine showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dennis Kinsey in the 17th minute of the match. George Haseldine made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dennis Kinsey in the 19th minute of play. In the 22nd minute, Aldo Andrade got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When England's Loyd Garnett in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 25thth minute of the game Loyd Garnett who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but USA's Seth Lopes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 26 minutes USA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Stewart Steed who took care of the corner kick. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Geoff Bodsworth advanced and headed the ball into goal, 0-1 in the 27th minute. In the 31st minute, Loyd Garnett left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The England fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. In the 34th minute, Denis Barrett got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. George Haseldine made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rocco Hopkins in the 35th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chris Cuss in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Seth Lopes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, USA's Rocco Hopkins got a free kick in the 37th minute. USA's Seth Lopes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Loyd Garnett in the 37th minute of play. George Haseldine showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dennis Kinsey, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. In the 45th minute USA were awarded a corner. Ned McGraw went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 47th minute Loyd Garnett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Seth Lopes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

The wind increased when Aldo Andrade made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aldo Andrade in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck George Haseldine prevented the ball from getting in the gole. George Haseldine showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emery Singer in the 68th minute of the match. George Haseldine took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dennis Kinsey, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th minute, Crispin Bittner hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. England made a substitution. Fred Ljungberg replaced Loyd Garnett. USA made a substitution. Tracy Morse replaced Aldo Andrade. England's George Gill was substituted for Ralf Dale. After 78 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Crispin Bittner. Seth Lopes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fred Ljungberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 82 minutes into the match, England's goal looked a bit too open when Dennis Kinsey came free, but George Haseldine reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 83 minutes England's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Heriberto Spivey who took care of the corner kick. The corner led USA's David Whitaker to fire away a dangerous shot which George Haseldine despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The throw-in from Emery Singer in the 88th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by England's Ronan Hargrave. Fred Ljungberg might have been able to make a better finish in the 89th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Seth Lopes. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Fred Ljungberg ran back to his position shaking his head. USA's Seth Lopes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fred Ljungberg in the 89th minute of play. George Haseldine took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tracy Morse, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 92nd minute, Fred Ljungberg got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 94th match minute, England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonathon Potter to maneuver through the defense.